Unbelievable !!!
I got mine from the store .... ! Seems a bit daft that they wouldn't
sell them online but will sell them in the store. Daft ! Got my maternity
"splash mats" from there too .... £3 for 5 ! Bargain !!!

They actually don't look too bad !!! Can't even notice them
under the sheets !! They are more baby changing mat size, but
if it saves the mattress then its worth it !! Hubby was quite
impressed cos' he wasn't looking forward to sleeping on one ....
they only go on my side so its OK !

He keeps asking if I will be putting one in the car whenever
I am in there ! Uh, NO !! Someone might see me !!! H and Bump x

_________________

Wed Feb 08, 2006 4:38 pm

sarah_mgs

ED MEGA BABE

Joined: Wed Jan 04, 2006 7:55 pmPosts: 1341

I put soap, shampoo, conditioner ect The hospital I was at didnt supply things like that. I also took maternity pads, A few nighties, and a set of outdoor clothes, and my make up bag!

Wed Feb 08, 2006 4:43 pm

lexie2005

ED MEGA BABE

Joined: Wed Dec 07, 2005 10:32 pmPosts: 2693Location: Lincs

My friend recommended the kids "caremats" to do the same, I am hoping mine do break in bed as I want a new mattress anyway

for baby-
5 vests
5 sleepsuits
2 socks 2 mitts
2 hats
2 bibs
20 nappies
sudorcream
baby brush(we need to make sure hair looks good for pics)
baby towel
blanket
cotton wool balls
you here people say all the time dont bring too much but believe me asking your partner to bring things later when needed can be a pain for one men never can follow simple instructions well not my partner anyway so i wouldnt even think of it. but my midwife says that 5 of vests and sleepsuits is essential as babys are always spilling milk from there mouth so will need constant changing. i have put other things in like camera and stuff but thats my main list.]

Baby brush !!!
I didn't even think of that !!
Have been convinced that little one will be bald like his/her
daddy !!!! H and Bump x

_________________

Wed Feb 08, 2006 4:48 pm

annarella

ED frequent user

Joined: Sat Jun 11, 2005 11:04 amPosts: 199

hahaha i've loved reading this post, and men say that women don't have anything serious to think about!!, as if the fear of having to suffer the pain of childbirth, we've got to worry bout tearing, pooing ourselves and the latest added to the list is our bits sticking together!!!

i mean, god, if it weren't for the big prize in the end, i wouldn't want my worst enemy to go through these things haha, but saying that, my evil side would like to watch a man go through it, just for laugh

My Hubby has offered to buy me some witch hazel and detol .. he
reckons its the least he can do seeing as I am probably going
to be ripped from front to back to allow a baby through ! Nice eh ?!!
Bless him !
H and Bump xx

Oh, midwife also said to watch out for the "ring of fire"
Apparently when we get to 10cms ... and the head crowns it
is like a ring of fire ... then, as head goes through, its apparently
the biggest relief ever !! She reckons that you will never forget that ring of fire !!!
Trust me, I will be trying !!!

H and Bump xx

_________________

Wed Feb 08, 2006 5:05 pm

terrie1208

ED member

Joined: Tue Oct 18, 2005 7:35 pmPosts: 33Location: cumbria

I THINK DISPOSABLE KNICKERS ARE A MUST.

_________________

Wed Feb 08, 2006 5:19 pm

annarella

ED frequent user

Joined: Sat Jun 11, 2005 11:04 amPosts: 199

bloody hell frosty!! , your midwife sounds like one of those scarey story tellers at the start of those old horror films!!

i guess we can appreciate the fact that at least she doesn't lull you into a false sense of security that child birth really isn't as bad as some say , she really doesn't leave much to the imagination , but i'm starting to think that the phrase 'ignorance is bliss' might be a better way of thinking about the coming birth